Description
Roasted Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese is a mouthwatering take on the classic grilled cheese sandwich. This recipe features a creamy filling made from rich cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and smoky roasted jalapeños, all nestled between golden slices of Texas Toast. Each bite delivers a delightful combination of flavors and textures, making it the perfect comfort food for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium jalapeños
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
- 6 strips cooked bacon
- 4 slices Texas toast
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Brush halved jalapeños with olive oil and roast cut-side down for about 15 minutes until charred.
- In a mixing bowl, combine room-temperature cream cheese with garlic salt, black pepper, and onion powder.
- Chop roasted jalapeños and fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread. Spread half of the cream cheese mixture on the unbuttered side, top with bacon and cheddar, then another slice of bread.
- Cook in a preheated skillet over medium heat until golden brown and crispy on both sides (about 3-5 minutes per side).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg